OT: dogs, ideopathic head tremors
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No experience, sorry. My doodle had a bad case of the reverse sneezes once and I thought she was dying. Scared the hell out of me. I have zero qualms about spending on care for her, I like her way better than 99% of the people I know.
Sorry I didn’t see the link, I was thinking if he was having seizures look at the heart worm pill you give him some of them cause seizures
So in typical vet lingo, even though there is nothing that can be done about it, bring them in and we'll run a bunch of tests that tell us nothing, but cost you a small fortune.
My Goldens used to get this weird seizure look-a-like where it was a full body tremor, looked like they were going to die, then got up and walked off immediately. I never saw it again after both of them were past age 8. One thing you could consider is Cannabis oil (not CBD, which is different) to control the effects of this head tremor. I use this oil for my current dogs (Aussies) to lower their anxiety in the two week period before and after July 4. Many pet owners have experienced some degree of success with a product called Canna-Pet. Best of luck to you and your dog.
I feel the same way. Everything I’ve read seems to suggest:
1) it’s harmless
2) there’s nothing you can do about it but distract them (that’s cheap)
3) but bring the dog in for a ct scan and brain fluid examination for a couple grand
I also like my dog more than people but it’s hard to justify the vets solutionless visits that put you in an expensive enigma wrapped in a riddle
My German Shepherd used to get grand mal seizures in the winter months, in the mornings, 7-8 am on colder days in Nebraska.
Tremors don't seem as bad of an issue, but what I used to do was to try to lightly press my fingers over the dogs closed eyelids. Not a lot of pressure, but what you're trying to do is interrupt the brains automatic processing so that it interrupts the 'loop' that it's stuck in.
When I moved the dog to Florida, luckily the seizures stopped.
I don't think tremors are serious enough to panic over, but maybe start documenting when they happen, and for how long. This way you can start to see if there is a pattern developing. You might be able to find a trigger, and be able avoid it.
Tremors don't seem as bad of an issue, but what I used to do was to try to lightly press my fingers over the dogs closed eyelids. Not a lot of pressure, but what you're trying to do is interrupt the brains automatic processing so that it interrupts the 'loop' that it's stuck in.
When I moved the dog to Florida, luckily the seizures stopped.
I don't think tremors are serious enough to panic over, but maybe start documenting when they happen, and for how long. This way you can start to see if there is a pattern developing. You might be able to find a trigger, and be able avoid it.
Thanks. I disrupted the beginnings of one this morning with a treat. Seems like they happen when he gets sleepy and relaxed
also recorded one. Will continue… thanks
Our standard poodle gets weird, writhing movements not just in his head, but also has trouble walking. These episodes are few and far between. However, after many tests, we have figured out that these episodes are caused by full anal glands. Bigger dogs usually have no trouble with expressing them, however ours does. Empty glands=no weird episodes…
I am good friends with our old vet. I skied with him today. He retired in September. I miss taking the dog to him already. He was so nice to work with. Took great care of our dogs. He really knows his stuff. Now we go to this vet clinic where I am sure they think they are operating their business very professionally. I find it nothing but cold and rude. It starts with their two receptionists. They and the vet techs make you think they are doing you a favor by allowing the vet to see your dog. My old vet had no techs and his wife ran the business end as well as he took care of the animals. I may start running the dog 40 miles away to a vet who use to be our neighbor. She's great.
(We got 2 inches of snow two days ago and almost a foot yesterday here in town. The local ski hill opened back up today because it got over 4 feet this week. Weird winter. We got 24 inches or so on Jan 6 and then very little after that. I skied off run areas today I haven't skied all year. Two weeks ago we were in the seventies. The lower orchards have blossoms on them).
(We got 2 inches of snow two days ago and almost a foot yesterday here in town. The local ski hill opened back up today because it got over 4 feet this week. Weird winter. We got 24 inches or so on Jan 6 and then very little after that. I skied off run areas today I haven't skied all year. Two weeks ago we were in the seventies. The lower orchards have blossoms on them).
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There's all different kinds of manifestations of seizures. What you described almost sounds like reflex shivering. I've seen it several times in a couple of my dogs over the years and just like you said it happened when they were about to doze off. Come to think of it, I think my wife does that every now and then.......
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I'm a cat person so I've no experience with this problem but hope you find a solution.
For me my cat isn't just a pet but a family member. Good luck!
For me my cat isn't just a pet but a family member. Good luck!